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Buccaneers Gear Up for Longwood and Winthrop Following 2-0 Start to Conference Play

The Basics
Game #16 | 1/7 at 6:00 p.m. | Charleston Southern (4-11), (2-0) vs Longwood (10-4), (1-0)
TV/Video: ESPN+ | Live Stats: CSU Athletics | Location: Buccaneer Fieldhouse
 
Game #17 | 1/10 at 2:00 p.m. | Charleston Southern (4-11), (2-0) at Winthrop (8-8), (1-0)
TV/Video: ESPN+ | Live Stats: Winthrop Athletics | Location: Winthrop Coliseum
 
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Riding the momentum of a historic road comeback, the Charleston Southern women's basketball team continues Big South play this week with a pair of conference matchups, beginning Wednesday night against Longwood before heading on the road to face Winthrop on Saturday.
 
The Buccaneers welcome Longwood (10-4, 1-0) to the Buc Dome on Wednesday, January 7 at 6:00 p.m. before traveling to Winthrop (8-8, 1-0) for a Saturday afternoon matchup on January 10 at 2:00 p.m.
 
Fans can keep up with the contests live on ESPN+ or by following @CSUBucsWBB on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 
  • Charleston Southern opened Big South play 2-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season following a 63-59 comeback win at Radford on Saturday.
  • The Bucs erased a 17-point deficit, outscoring Radford 29-12 in the fourth quarter behind a career-high 13 points from Courtney Davis, including 11 in the final frame.
  • Tyonna Bailey continues to lead CSU offensively, averaging double figures and coming off a 19-point, nine-rebound performance at Radford.
  • Bailey was named Big South Player of the Week following a dominant opening week of conference play, averaging 22.0 points per game while leading CSU to a 2-0 start in conference action.
  • Caelan Ellis has reached double figures in 11 games this season and leads the team in three pointers per game.
  • The Bucs lead the conference in three pointers per game making 9.1, good for 22nd in the country.
Opponent Information: Longwood
  • Longwood enters Wednesday's matchup with a 10-4 overall record and a 1-0 start in Big South play after a 33-point win over Presbyterian.
  • The Lancers boast one of the league's most potent offenses, averaging 80.4 points per game while shooting 42.1% from the field.
  • Amor Harris leads Longwood with 13.1 points per game, while Frances Ulysse adds 10.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest.
  • Longwood ranks eighth in the country in steals (15.1 per game) and seventh turnovers forced per game with 25.8 turnovers per contest.
Opponent Information: Winthrop
  • Winthrop enters the week at 8-8 overall and 1-0 in Big South action after a road win at UNC Asheville.
  • Amourie Porter leads the Eagles in scoring at 14.6 points per game while averaging 6.5 rebounds and shooting over 40% from the field.
  • Mya Pierfax adds 11.9 points per game and is the team's top three-point threat with 29 made triples on the season.
  • Winthrop leads the conference in free throws made per game hitting 14.0 per contest.
For the latest information on CSU women's basketball, follow @CSUBucsWBB on X and Instagram or go to www.CSUSports.com.
 
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Players Mentioned

Caelan  Ellis

#4 Caelan Ellis

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5' 6"
Redshirt Sophomore
Courtney Davis

#2 Courtney Davis

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5' 4"
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Tyonna Bailey

#3 Tyonna Bailey

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5' 10"
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Players Mentioned

Caelan  Ellis

#4 Caelan Ellis

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Redshirt Sophomore
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Courtney Davis

#2 Courtney Davis

5' 4"
Senior
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Tyonna Bailey

#3 Tyonna Bailey

5' 10"
Sophomore
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